Variant Scientist III - Support and Training -Invitae - Remote

Labcorp • Denver, CO

2d • Remote

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a US Remote Based Variant Scientist III to join Invitae’s clinical genomics team. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (local time zone) Job Responsibilities: Contribute to a high-performing team that supports clinical operations, variant interpretation, clinical reporting, client inquiries, incident management, and process improvements across Invitae’s product portfolio with a very strong focus on operational efficiency Lead the development and implementation of processes and tools to improve and scale variant interpretation and clinical reporting Up to 25% of the time performing variant interpretation (aka variant curation) and report quality control using our validated in-house genetic evidence system to generate clear and concise clinical reports Critically analyze and interpret clinical and genetic information, including published literature, public and private databases, functional studies and modeling, as well as patient clinical records. Achieve and maintain technical and clinical competency through initial and ongoing training in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Provide support to the extended clinical operations team by creating or maintaining workflows for triaging, answering, and/or problem solving Manage incident response and provide a feedback mechanism into process improvements Develop and maintain general documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support efficient operational and team functional workflows. As well as support other team’s SOPs Provide strategic input towards the development and refinement of tools for analyzing genetic data by initiating or serving as directly responsible individual for projects to scale and improve clinical reporting Participate in or manage new-hire and ongoing training programs and competency assurance protocols Collaborate cross-functionally to represent Clinical Genomics in development programs with a focus on operational efficiency and quality assurance Provide support to client-facing teams by addressing client requests and inquiries related to variant interpretation, clinical reporting, results accuracy, or providing general scientific expertise.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Genetics, Molecular Genetics, or Human Genetics with 1 or more years of variant interpretation experience OR Master's degree in Genetic Counseling, Biological Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics with 3 or more years of variant interpretation experience OR Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Biological Sciences, Molecular Genetics, or Human Genetics with 5 or more years of variant interpretation experience
• Experience in a CLIA diagnostic laboratory, familiarity with next-generation sequencing, and/or knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection preferred
• Demonstrated ability to understand, synthesize, and coherently evaluate complex genetic information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and efficient information exchange
• A sense of curiosity, strong collaborative spirit, and a willingness to learn
• Participate in complex projects and adapt to changing priorities
• Proven ability to work independently while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to work independently in a cross-functional setting
• Active problem-solver who communicates persuasively to drive decision-making
• Operational mindset and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of experience in variant interpretation and gene-disease association curation in a diagnostics clinical laboratory
• Previous research experience with human genetic diseases preferred
• Experience or strong interest in operations support or training in a genetics diagnostics laboratory with a focus on operations efficiency and quality in a high volume fast paced setting preferred
• Previous experience or a strong interest in training related activities

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-performing team that supports clinical operations, variant interpretation, clinical reporting, client inquiries, incident management, and process improvements across Invitae’s product portfolio with a very strong focus on operational efficiency
• Lead the development and implementation of processes and tools to improve and scale variant interpretation and clinical reporting
• Up to 25% of the time performing variant interpretation (aka variant curation) and report quality control using our validated in-house genetic evidence system to generate clear and concise clinical reports
• Critically analyze and interpret clinical and genetic information, including published literature, public and private databases, functional studies and modeling, as well as patient clinical records.
• Achieve and maintain technical and clinical competency through initial and ongoing training in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Provide support to the extended clinical operations team by creating or maintaining workflows for triaging, answering, and/or problem solving
• Manage incident response and provide a feedback mechanism into process improvements
• Develop and maintain general documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support efficient operational and team functional workflows. As well as support other team’s SOPs
• Provide strategic input towards the development and refinement of tools for analyzing genetic data by initiating or serving as directly responsible individual for projects to scale and improve clinical reporting
• Participate in or manage new-hire and ongoing training programs and competency assurance protocols
• Collaborate cross-functionally to represent Clinical Genomics in development programs with a focus on operational efficiency and quality assurance
• Provide support to client-facing teams by addressing client requests and inquiries related to variant interpretation, clinical reporting, results accuracy, or providing general scientific expertise.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree